1911 Ruger or colt??

[Vile Shadow]

Please see my avatar. I never was a semi auto guy. Got a Colt 1911 and that was all she wrote.

I like the grip on that.

I have a Colt series 70. My only 1911.

If you are only going to have only one. It should be a Colt.

Ruger, Colt, Remington, I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

But there's nothing like the real mccoy.

 

[madchestermonkey]

I don't know what you've heard about the Remington but I've got the enhanced model and that thing is rock solid.

Not sure if it was the enhanced or not but a member at my range has a Remington and didn't give a good report on it. Thanks for the input!

There's a reason why Colt got the contract to build the Marine Special Ops 1911. I would spend the extra 300 bucks or so, I don't think you'll regret it.

I think that's one of the appealing factors, there is something cool about the colt being the original.

Thanks Nate, I will take that offer!

Dontpanic, nice grips!

 

[joppaj]

The Ruger will be my first 1911. I just wish I could afford one now.

 

[Uncle Duke]

I don't know what you've heard about the Remington but I've got the enhanced model and that thing is rock solid.

Same same.

Can't complain so far anyway.

 

[campns]

Personally I have the Ruger, the quality of the machining on it is better than Kimber and the tolerances were tighter than on the colt I was looking at. For the price point I think it's a lot of gun for the money.

 

[HortusQ]

just buy both U know that's what you really want to do any way

 

[madchestermonkey]

just buy both U know that's what you really want to do any way

Busted


Sadly I can only afford one this time around, the nice thing about about both of these is I can take my time on buying them

 

[sxs]

I'm more a wheel gun man than a semi-auto man. My Ruger's are wheel guns and rifles. I have fired a Ruger 1911 and it's a decent gun. You'll never go wrong with a Ruger. That said, I have 2 Colt 1911's: a Gold Cup Trophy (purchased used and only lightly fired before prices went sky high) and a mis-matched, pieced together Colt that is made up of all National Match Parts that actually out shoots the Gold Cup Trophy (which itself shoot pretty well). I wouldn't trade 'em for anything and would take them over a Ruger any day.

Also, don't write off some of the other 1911 models. I shot one of these and it felt nice...has a nice write up as well: http://www.gunsandammo.com/reviews/springfield-range-officer-review/

Also heard great things about Kimber.

 

[Vile Shadow]

Also heard great things about Kimber.

You must be the only one. I've always been told Kimber has really gone to pot lately.

 

[echo6mike]

I've shot Remington, Para-ord, Colt (old govt armory piece, so that doesn't really count) and the Ruger I bought. SR1911, I love it.

But any of the main manufacturers is probably good - Rem, Colt, Springfield... find the one that feels good, has the features you want, and fits your budget, and go for it!

The Rugers are great for the price, though. Really sweet guns.

 

[Mightydog]

Nothing like a colt. Being retired military that was my issued sidearm. Nothing like the compact commander model. Go ahead...you know you want one! I retired right before they went to the Beretta 9m. Have a colt, and recently a Sig 1911 C3, both nice.

 

[coopermania]

I actually find the entry level colts to be relatively rattly guns for the price point, and the GI sights suck for me. I think slide fit is better in the Ruger's and you get quite a bit of upgrades in the trigger, hammer, etc.

Psssst..Hoosier Nate,,,, John designed it to be rattly...

 

[august1410]

Certainly no safe queen. One hell of a great gun.

 

[beretta_maven]

My very first gun was a Colt Govt Series 70 that I bought new in 1975. Sold it to my best friend with the promise to sell it back to me if she ever wanted to get rid of it. I currently have a Ruger SR1911 CMD and love it. It is just as good, if not better than my old Colt.

On a side note, I currently have two Kimbers (Tactical Pro II and a Solo CDP) and have traded two other Kimbers (Aegis II 9mm and an Ultra CDP II in .40) for other guns. All of mine have been totally reliable and wonderful shooters. The only reason I traded off the two Kimbers is because I'm addicted to gun trading.

 

[S&W19]

Nothing like a colt. Being retired military that was my issued sidearm. Nothing like the compact commander model. Go ahead...you know you want one! I retired right before they went to the Beretta 9m. Have a colt, and recently a Sig 1911 C3, both nice.

Yep. I'll say this. Sept 2013 I convinced my wife to pick up another pistol for herself before the new laws and she chose a Colt Commander.
Now, she hadn't shot in about 10 years at the time and usually just 38 special, but her first time out with the Colt, she had extremely tight groups with it. Prior to that she had shot my 45 Kimber once, but that was 10 years ago.
I'm sure her patience and skill had something to do with her results, but wow!
I'd buy another Colt.

 

[madchestermonkey]

I think I'm settled on getting a colt first, I admit I'm drawn to the idea of owning an original first. I still think the ruger is an awesome gun and will go back and look at the Remington's as some folks have some good things to say about them.

Once I get off this current job the hunt will be on!

 

[Keystone70]

I have a Colt Gold Cup Trophy. Most accurate gun I own. Never shot the Ruger. I have not noticed any problems in fit with gun. It is very well made and there is no looseness others mentioned. Very happy. The only thing is every time I take it to the range, I have to clean it. Can't stand putting it back in the safe with black power on the nice shinny slide.I am totally unbiased of course
How can you not want this?

 

[Lou45]

I have a Colt Gold Cup Trophy. Most accurate gun I own. Never shot the Ruger. I have not noticed any problems in fit with gun. It is very well made and there is no looseness others mentioned. Very happy. The only thing is every time I take it to the range, I have to clean it. Can't stand putting it back in the safe with black power on the nice shinny slide.I am totally unbiased of course
How can you not want this?

That's one of my consistent "go to the range" 1911's along with my Springfield TRP and "sorry-assed POS Sig" (the Sig has a real nice trigger BUT it's having extractor problems AGAIN).

OP, you should check out the Springer Range Officer .45 before you make up your mind to buy as it's truly a really good 1911 at the price point.

 

[S6T6]

Ruger SR1911 .45, love mine. Fit and finish is outstanding, not overdone in the bells whistle department, no rails, and easy to find under $750.

But if you can find one and swing the $ get a Colt Delta Elite Gold Cup 10mm. That is one sweet Colt.

 

[vinjet700]

Love my Ruger SR1911....